Entry-Level Content Writer Resume Example
A new writer has little history, so the page has to send the reader to the work quickly. This example puts the degree and portfolio high, shows a steady monthly output from the first job, and is honest that every piece went through an editor.
Early career · Last reviewed 5 November 2026 · 2 min read · How we write these
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Why this example works
- The summary counts published pieces and says each was edited, which is honest about the level and still shows volume.
- The guide update bullet shows care for existing work and gives a measured result from Search Console.
- The teacher interview series shows a writer who can go to sources, not only rewrite what is online.
- The internship lists a correction log, a small habit that tells an editor this writer checks facts.
- The portfolio sits on the page with three named pieces, so the reader knows what to open first.
How to write your own content writer resume
- Count what you have published so far and say who edited it, since a new writer is judged on output and reliability.
- Show one time you improved a piece that already existed, with the measure you watched afterwards.
- Mention who you write for, such as students, parents or small business owners, and how you pitched the tone.
- List the interview or research work behind a piece, because original sources set a writer apart.
- Put the college magazine, a blog you run or a news internship on the page when paid work is short.
- Write your portfolio address in full and name the three pieces it opens with.
Skills worth including
Writing
Blog posts, Study and how-to guides, Email copy, Interviewing, Proofreading, Headings for search
Tools
WordPress, Google Docs, Google Search Console, Grammarly, Canva
Habits
Fact checking, Meeting deadlines, Taking edits well
Only list what is true for you. A skill you cannot talk about in an interview does not help.
Common questions
What if my only published writing is in a college magazine?
Use it. Pick your best two or three pieces, say who edited them, and add a short sample written for the kind of company you are applying to.
Should a new content writer give per-piece word counts?
Not for each piece. A monthly count of posts or guides is enough; word counts matter only when the advert asks for long-form work.
Can writing in more than one language help a content writer resume?
Yes, if you can write publishable copy in it. Say so in languages and add a sample if the employer publishes in that language.